Lingyan Yu, M.A.

Lingyan is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. They earned their bachelor’s degree in psychology with minors in computer science and French from Washington University in St. Louis, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude with thesis honors. Lingyan’s research focuses on the early detection and intervention of serious mental illness using computational modeling. For their dissertation, they are analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data from an NIH-funded clinical trial to investigate the learning transfer potential of tDCS-modulated cognitive training. Their previous research includes a published master’s thesis on resting-state networks associated with behavioral and self-reported measures of persecutory ideation in psychosis. They have also contributed to studies investigating linguistic features and distress in individuals with subclinical psychotic symptoms.

Lingyan is driven by a love for learning, analyzing, and problem-solving in both clinical work and research, and enjoys connecting with people on a personal level. Their approach to patient care is integrative and holistic, valuing evidence-based practices and employing cognitive-behavioral techniques for solution-focused skills training. They also incorporate interpersonal, acceptance-commitment, and other theoretical frameworks to understand and address patients’ sociocultural contexts and motivations. Outside of work, Lingyan has a keen interest in history, languages, food, and performing arts.

With a strong academic background and extensive research experience, Lingyan brings innovative insights and a deep commitment to advancing our understanding of psychopathology to our clinical team.